Sam Querrey

As a kid, oh about 50 years ago, I remember being the first one to the door in Portland and grabbing the Sports section of The Courant. Then, close to 30 years ago, in 1990, I lived the kid's dream, becoming sports editor here. Now as I slide into semi-retirement and leave the job Friday, I will continue to be at the door, just not moving as quickly. It has been a whole lot of fun trying to give readers our best online and in print. In my years as sports editor we've seen 11 national titles by the UConn women's basketball program, four by the UConn men, five World Series championships by the Yankees, three by the Red Sox, five Super Bowl wins by the Patriots, three by the Giants. There...

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